498: The “Tweakable” Wise Traditions Diet: Making an Ancestral Diet Work for You with Sally Fallon Morell
Release Date: 10/28/2024
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info_outlineHow much fat should you eat? What about salt? And broth? Sally Fallon Morell, President and Founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, goes over today the 11 Wise Traditions dietary principles. She emphasizes how these principles are based on healthy traditional eating practices observed around the world…and how we can apply them wherever we live today!
She explains how these ancient practices are backed by science. She reviews the “sacred foods” of indigenous peoples and goes over why they were so revered. She concludes the overview with tips for eating in such a way that sugar cravings are reduced.
Tune in for practical advice on enhancing your diet for optimal health, rooted in time-tested traditions.
Check out Sally’s blog: http://nourishingtraditions.com/
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Key Takeaways:
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Principles of a Healthy Diet
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Food Preparation Techniques
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Nutritional Benefits of Animal Fats
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Nutrient-Dense Diets in Traditional Cultures
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:32 - Overview of Ancestral Eating Guidelines
04:45 - Assessing Dietary Needs Based on Ancestry
07:58 - What Teeth Can Tell Us About Nutritional History and Health
11:53 - Emphasizing Nutrient Density: The Importance of Mineral-Rich Diets
15:47 - The Rising Popularity of Lactofermentation in Health Diets
18:38 - Fermented Cod Liver Oil: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood
20:29 - Resolving Oatmeal Allergy and Granola Illness Through Soaking
23:29 - How Structured Water and Saturated Fats Can Protect Against EMF
26:47 - Cinamix's Role in Reducing Salt and Its Link to Obesity Risks
30:25 - Global Cultural Understanding of Nutrient Needs During Pregnancy
34:24 - The Importance of Iron in Exclusively Breastfed Infants
38:45 - Outro
Quote of the Episode:
"Transition from processed foods to real food, making gradual changes to adopt a nutrient-rich diet." — Sally Fallon Morell
"Structured water in your body, supported by hydrophilic surfaces in cell membranes with saturated fat, enhances protection against EMF."—Sally Fallon Morell